Echo Technologist I

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Bakersfield is seeking an Echo Tech/Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures. You will operate ultrasound equipment, obtain high-quality cardiac images, and ensure patient comfort while supporting a range of studies for Cardiologist interpretation.

Requirements include graduation from a Cardiac Echo ultrasound program, 1 year of adult echo experience (2-D, M-Mode, Color Doppler), BLS/CPR, and eligibility for relevant cardiac sonographer

Qualifications

• Graduated from a nationally recognized Cardiac Echo ultrasound program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echoes on adults.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
• Eligible for Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentials within 12 months.
• Experience with image transmission to PACS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography studies as ordered by Physicians.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality cardiac images.
• Ensure patient comfort during procedures.
• Transmit digital images to PACS for archiving and retrieval.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Provide accurate reports for physician interpretation.

Skills

2-D Echo

M-Mode Echo

Color Doppler

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Education

Cardiac Echo ultrasound program graduate

BLS/CPR certification eligible

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

PACS system

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies. To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

• Able to perform a complete array of Diagnostic Ultra Sound Procedures as ordered by a Physician.
• Able to select proper probe to obtain excellent results for Cardiologist interpretation.
• Able to trouble shoot equipment in determining possible failure.
• Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner
• Transmits digital images to the PACS system for archiving and retrieval of patient information for filming.
• Reports equipment problems in an efficient manner.

Job Requirements

• Technologist will have graduated from nationally recognized Cardiac Echo ultrasound program
• Minimum of 1 year experience performing 2-D, M-Mode, and Color Flow Doppler Echo's on adults
• Basic Life Support - CPR and
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women's health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$48.95 - $60.79 /hour